The controversy surrounding the recent confrontation between a naval officer, Lieutenant Yarima, and security operatives attached to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a new turn after political communicator and former Ekiti State Government aide, Lere Olayinka, openly challenged the officer’s version of events. In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, Olayinka accused […]
International pop star, Nicki Minaj is scheduled to appear at a United Nations event this week to speak about the rising toll of violence against Christian communities in parts of Nigeria, following a series of social-media posts and public comments that drew diplomatic attention. The invitation was extended after Minaj used her platform to […]
Parents of Nigerian students studying abroad under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding the release of their children’s outstanding living allowances. The aggrieved parents said the government has failed to pay 16 months’ worth of stipends, […]
U.S. aviation authorities announced on Monday that commercial services may return to their usual timetables following a prolonged federal funding lapse that strained air-traffic operations. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted an emergency order that had forced planned reductions at dozens of major airports, saying safety reviews and improving staffing justified ending the curbs early […]
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has eased to 16.05 per cent in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The new figure represents a notable decline from the 18.02 per cent recorded in September, marking continued progress in the country’s efforts to tame rising […]
The Beyond Barracks Project (BBP) has strongly condemned the alleged assassination attempt on Lieutenant Yerima, urging security agencies to launch a full-scale and transparent investigation into the incident. In a statement on Monday, the military advocacy group described the reported attempt on the officer’s life as “a direct affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty” and a […]
The United States Congress will on Thursday hold a high-profile hearing on allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s recent decision to re-designate the country as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act. The classification is reserved for nations accused of permitting or engaging in severe […]
The airline industry has secured a significant regulatory victory as the Trump administration moves to eliminate a Biden-era rule that required carriers to compensate passengers for major flight disruptions. The rollback, announced on Monday, marks a major shift in consumer-protection policy and could leave travelers with fewer automatic safeguards when delays or cancellations occur. […]
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dashed after the Super Eagles suffered a defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the CAF playoff final on Sunday night. The match, played in Rabat, ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of tense action and was ultimately decided by […]
Former Edo State governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has defended Governor Monday Okpebholo, insisting the state was left “abandoned” by previous administrations and dismissing criticisms that Okpebholo’s first year in office was unproductive. Speaking on Sunday in Benin, Oshiomhole responded to claims by the state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Okpebholo’s tenure had achieved little. […]
